FACULTY'S RIGHTS Clause Samples
The "Faculty's Rights" clause defines the specific privileges, protections, and entitlements granted to faculty members within an institution or under a particular agreement. This clause typically outlines areas such as academic freedom, intellectual property ownership, participation in governance, and access to resources or benefits. For example, it may specify a faculty member's right to teach, conduct research, publish findings, or be involved in decision-making processes. The core function of this clause is to safeguard faculty interests, promote academic integrity, and ensure a fair and supportive working environment.
FACULTY'S RIGHTS. Section 1, Legal Rights 3 Section 2, Rights under the Michigan General School Laws: 3 Section 3, Association’s Use of Buildings 3 Section 4, Transaction of Association Business 3 Section 5, Association’s Use of Equipment: 4 Section 6, Use of Bulletin Boards and Mail Service: 4 Section 7, Information on District Resources 4 Section 8, Instructor’s Private Life: 4 Section 9, Non-discrimination – Race, Religion, Sex, etc. 4 Section 10, Non-discrimination – Association Membership 4 Section 11, Request Appearance on Board Agenda: 5 Section 12, Availability of Board Agenda: 5 Section 13, Review of Personnel File: 5 Section 14, Faculty Evaluation by Administration 6 Section 15, Complaints Against Faculty Members 7 Section 16, Reprimand or Disciplinary Action 7 Section 17, FTE Enrollment: 7 Section 18, Association President Release Time: 7 Section 19, Association Business 8 Section 20, Association Office Space: 8 Section 21, Faculty on Hiring Committees: 8 Section 1, Definition of Bargaining Unit Member 8 Section 2, Membership Choice: 9 Section 3, Dues Deduction Schedule: 9 Section 4, Dues Deduction Written Authorization 9 Section 5, Authorized Deductions 9 Section 6, Membership Revocation Written Authorization 9 Section 7, Membership Dues Suspension 10 Section 8, Non-discrimination – Association Membership 10 Section 9, Legal Actions 10
FACULTY'S RIGHTS. Section 1: Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby agrees that every professional employee of the Board shall have the right to freely organize, join and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining. As a duly elected body exercising governmental power under color of law of the State of Michigan, the Board undertakes and agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any instructor in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by the Act or other laws of Michigan or the Constitution of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any instructor with respect to hours, wages or any terms of conditions of employment by reason of membership in the Association, participation in any activities of the Association or collective professional negotiations with the Board, or institution of any grievance, complaint or proceedings under this agreement.
Section 2: Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict any employee's rights under the Michigan General School Laws or other applicable laws and regulations.
Section 3: The Association shall have the right to use appropriate space in the College buildings for meetings of its membership provided at least twenty- four (24) hours advance notice of such desire is given to the Administration. In case of emergency, the time limitation may be suspended by mutual agreement. If the space requested previously has been reserved for some other use, the Administration will attempt to provide alternative space. Any custodial maintenance or operating\overtime pay incurred by reason of usage shall be paid by the Association. It is expressly understood and agreed that the permission to use space in a College building for such meetings, conferred herein, does not authorize the Association or any faculty member to disregard teaching responsibilities in order to attend such meeting or meetings.
Section 4: The Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on College property at reasonable times, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt College operations or personnel carrying out responsibilities of the College.
Section 5: The Association shall have the right to use equipment at reasonable times when such equipment is not in use. The Association will request such use and shall pay for cost of all materials and supplies incident to such use.
Section 6: The Associa...